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Honoring Dana DeMaster for Her Service on the Audit Committee.
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WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council recognizes the vital role of the Audit Committee in evaluating the financial and program performance of City departments, thereby fostering public trust and ensuring high-quality service delivery, transparency, and accountability; and
WHEREAS, Dana DeMaster brings over twenty years of experience in organizational and human services program evaluation, and currently serves as the Director of Innovation and Strategy for Ramsey County, where she oversees initiatives in local government administration, contract management, non-enterprise information systems, research and evaluation, business analytics, and operational services such as document scanning and mail delivery; and
WHEREAS, Dana earned her Master of Public Policy from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and her Bachelor of Arts from the College of Saint Catherine; and
WHEREAS, Dana has demonstrated her commitment to community through service as a Board Member for streets.mn and the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, and she was also the Area III Coordinator, and Board President of the Fort Road Federation; and
WHEREAS, Dana has served on the Audit Committee since 2022 with distinction and dedication, making significant contributions to the Committee’s effectiveness and the advancement of the City's oversight efforts; and
WHEREAS, Dana’s most significant contribution to the Audit Committee was leading a shift in how the Committee contracted for professional services, streamlining the process and enabling the Committee to dedicate more time to auditing and less time focusing on the contracting process; and
WHEREAS, Ward 3 Councilmember Saura Jost said that “It’s been a true education working with Dana on the Audit Committee. Her thoughtfulness and deep knowledge of City processes are going to be impossible to replace. We are incredibly grateful for the time and insight she’s given Saint Paul”...
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